Medicare Advantage

Primary Plan

The Trust is committed to providing our members access to high quality, affordable health benefits. We have expanded the availability of Medicare Advantage (MA) PPO plans nationwide, making it the primary plan for most Medicare members.

Your Health, Your Choice

While we believe many Trust members will enjoy these plans and benefit from its programs and lower out-of-pocket costs, in some instances the MA PPO plan may not be right for everyone. We want to reassure you that you still have a choice in health care.

If you are enrolled in the MA PPO plan but prefer the Traditional Care Network (TCN) plan or another option in your area, you can contact Retiree Health Care Connect (RHCC) at 866-637-7555 to change your plan. (Please note, if you make a change in the middle of a calendar year, any money that has been applied to your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum will not carry-over to the new plan.)

BCBS Members: MO & TN Residents

BCBS Members: AL, FL & IN Residents

Aetna Members: All States Except MI

Learn about your 2018 Aetna Medicare Advantage plan option.

More Benefits

MA PPO plans provide Medicare members with greater value, while preserving coverage levels and access to doctors and hospitals. These plans also have lower cost share than the Traditional Care Network (TCN) plan so Medicare members can save up to $374 per member per year! See the savings below* (download it here).

The Trust is pleased to be able to offer Medicare Advantage PPO plans to all Medicare members nationwide. The health plan carrier may vary based on your primary residence.

Enrollment

As members become Medicare enrolled, the Trust will automatically enroll them into a Medicare Advantage plan on January 1, following the year in which they become Medicare enrolled unless they:

Contact Retiree Health Care Connect (RHCC) at 866-637-7555 to remain in their current plan or choose another available option.

No Impact

Dental and vision coverage: There are no changes to dental and vision coverage.

Hearing coverage: AudioNet remains the hearing benefit provider.

Pre-Medicare coverage: Non-Medicare members do not qualify for this plan so it is not an option until they are enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B.

Not Enrolled in the MA Plan but Interested in Learning More?

Get specifics about your Medicare Advantage PPO plan directly from the carrier’s customer service unit and dedicated websites for Trust members below. Learn about coverage details, participating providers and hear firsthand testimonials from Trust members who have already enrolled in these plans.